Aphelios & Hwei vs Smolder & Tahm Kench
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 2v2s due to Smolder's early Q poke and Tahm's engage threat, but post-6 you win if you have proper weapon combinations like Severum-Crescendum or Gravitum-Infernum.
- Your range advantage with Calibrum becomes more valuable as the lane progresses.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Calibrum Q to mark enemies from max range, then follow up with Hwei's combo when they're marked for guaranteed damage.
- With Severum, look for short trades where Hwei can land W or E to enable your sustain trading.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push early waves with Infernum to establish range control, then transition to freezing with Calibrum to deny Smolder stacks.
- Avoid slow pushing unless you have vision, as Tahm's engage range makes you vulnerable to ganks.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Gravitum root on Tahm when his W is available, as he can immediately cleanse and engage.
- Avoid fighting in minion waves against Smolder's Q bounce damage early game.
Created on 12/08/2025
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